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FORMER UPND deputy spokesperson, Edwin Lifwekelo, has petitioned the Human Rights Commission (HRC) over the abduction of Pheluna and Milton Hatembo.

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Mr Lifwekelo has accused the HRC of playing double standards over the matter.

In a letter dated April 16, 2021, Mr Lifwekelo said as a citizen of Zambia, he was aggrieved by the HRC’s silence over the missing Hatembo family

members.

The letter was addressed to HRC chairperson, Mudford Mwandenga.

“As a citizen of Zambia, I am disappointed that the Human Rights Commission is not doing enough to speak out and

condemn the barbaric disappearance of the Hatembos.

“The same way the HRC was vocal on the shooting of Nsama Nsama and a UPND cadre by the police should be the same way it must take in the abduction of the Hatembos.

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government should conmer Archbishop Telesphore tinue finding ways of to think he holds Mpundu reducing expenditure to mitigate the effects of the current global financial crisis.

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GOVT EXCEEDS REVENUE TARGET …posts 13p.c. above forecast

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

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O V E R N MENT has exceeded revenue target for the first quarter of this year by 13 percent, despite the fiscal deficit remaining elevated.

Revenue collected between January and March this year amounted to K18.5 billion from K16.3 billion target, representing a 13 percent increase.

The over performance of the revenue collection was driven by Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax arrears, upward amendments of provisional returns and ad-

vance payments by both mining and non-mining firms. This is according to the Secretary to the Treasury, Fredson Yamba, who briefed the media in Lusaka yesterday when launching the 2022 national budget consultation and update on the performance of the first quarter of 2021.

Mr Yamba said Government spending, total expenditures, including amortisation, in the first quarter of this year was below the projected level.

He explained that total expenditures stood at K22 billion from a projected K28.6 billion, representing 23 percent below target.

"Notable expenditures included K6.6 billion for personal emoluments, K3.2 billion doe the use of goods a d services, K2 5 billion on non-financial assets and K2 5 billion on transfers and subsidies," Mr Yamba said.

He however indicated that Zambia's fiscal deficit remained high and that there was need to continue formulating revenue

policies that would enhance revenue collections while promoting development agenda.

Mr Yamba said the 2020 and 2021 fiscal years required Government to take measures to cushion the impact of Covid-19.

"While this was imperative, there is need to formulate a medium term policy that will put the country back on a trajectory that will achieve fiscal consolidation," he said.

Meanwhile, Mr Yamba announced that Finance had started preparations for the 2022 national budget and 20222024 Medium Term Budget Framework.

Mr Yamba indicated that Government was open for proposals on tax and non-tax policies for possible inclusion in the 2022 national budget.

He guided that the proposals should regard increasing tax revenue and broadening its base, simplifying and modernising of tax system, increasing tax compliance and re-align and streaming tax incentives.

Politicians must Convicted Kang’ombe remains MP - Speaker respect each other - Sumaili

By OLIVER SAMBOKO

Rev Sumaili

By KETRA KALUNGA

POLITICAL stakeholders must respect one another because there is no violence where there is respect for one another, says National Guidance, and Religious Affairs Minister, Reverend Godfridah Sumaili.

Rev Sumaili said there was a need for all political parties to have respect for one another for peace to continue prevailing in the country before, during, and after the August 12 general elections.

She was speaking when she met the clergy in Kabwe on Thursday.

Rev Sumaili urged political parties to be tolerant, avoid hate speech, and embrace the different views from their opponents.

“We are speaking to all political parties that there has to be respected for one another, you don’t have to insult others because they have different views, we have to be tolerant, we have to create room for one another,” she said.

And Rev. Sumaili called on the church to engage all political players on the need to remain united especially as the nation heads towards the polls.

She said the church has the power and authority to guide political parties on various matters including politics for the benefit of the country.

SPEAKER of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini yesterday ruled that Mr Romeo Kang’ombe is still Member of Parliament for Sesheke constituency despite his conviction.

He was last week convicted by the Chinsali Magistrates’ Court for assaulting two police officers and handed a 12-monthlong suspended sentence for two years on condition that he does not commit a similar offence during that period.

The Speaker’s followed a point of order raised by

Deputy Chief Whip Tutwa Ngulube on whether Mr Kang’ombe, was in order to remain in the House after his conviction.

In his point of order, Mr Ngulube cited Article 70(2) (f ) of the Constitution of Zambia, which states that when a person is convicted by a court of law, he/she becomes a convict and, as such, is disqualified from being a Member of Parliament.

But in his ruling the Speaker said the law governing the vacation of a seat by a MP is encapsulated in Article 72(2) of the Constitution of Zambia,

Chapter 1 of the Laws of Zambia.

He said following the suspension of Mr Kang’ombe’s sentence for two years, the implication is that he will only serve the term of imprisonment, in the event that he breached the condition imposed by the court.

The Speaker, therefore, noted that Mr Kang ombe was not serving a sentence of imprisonment as envisioned by Article 70(2) (f ) of the Constitution.

Dr Matibini said Mr Kang’ombe would remain MP.

I was saving, Kambwili explains lost $160, 000

By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSA CHISHIMBA Kambwili yesterday testified in court that he has been saving the US$160, 000 which was stolen from his surf since 2012.

Mr Kambwili said he discovered that his former employees, a police officer , Zambia Army officer and his daughter's friend allegedly stole US$160, 000 from his safe that was in his matrimonial bedroom in November last year.

In this matter, nine people, who include five former domestic workers of Mr Kambwili, a student, a police officer, a soldier and a retired police officer, are facing charges of theft, which they all denied.

The five former workers are Rodney Muntanga, a 47-year-old house-boy; Esther Munyeka, a 29-yearold maid; George Bwalya, a driver, aged 49; Millan Chembe, a 35-year-old se-

curity guard and Charles Kamutengo, a 54-year-old gardener, all charged with theft by servant.

Stacey Jane Jones, a 23 year-old student who is also a friend to Mr Kambwili’s daughter Chanda; David Zimba, a 52-year-old retired police officer; Ian Kalunga, 38, a police officer and Jacob Sinadambwe, a 32-year-old soldier, are equally charged with theft.

In count one (theft charge), it is alleged that Stacey, Zimba, Kalunga and Sinadabwe between December 14, 2020 and December 27, 2020 in Lusaka, acting with others stole US$160, 000 cash, the property of Mr Kambwili.

In count two (theft by servant), it is alleged that Muntanga, Munyeka, Bwalya, Chembe and Kamutengo between December 14, 2020, and December 27, 2020 in Lusaka, with others, being persons employed by Mr Kambwili stole US $160, 000 cash, the property of the said employer.

When the matter came up yesterday, Mr Kambwili who is the first witness in the matter told the court that after he discovered that the money had been stolen, he pleaded with the accused persons to return it instead of them facing the courts. He explained the source of the US$160, 000 by stating the he was a business executive and politician who runs a number of companies including Mwamona Engineering Technical Services Limited.

He said the proceeds from businesses were deposited in their five accounts at Atlas Mara (former Finance Bank Zambia Limited) and one of the accounts was a dollar account.

Mr Kambwili explained that in the mining business, they were paid in dollars and were able to withdraw some of the monies in dollars and kept in his safe in his bedroom.

Trial continues on May 10, 2021.

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PF is stronger - Veep

By ANDREW MUKOMA THE Patriotic Front (PF) has come out stronger and united following the successful hosting of the general conference, Vice-President Inonge Wina has said.

Ms Wina said the ruling party has produced a centralcCommittee representing all Zambians from the 10 regions.

She was speaking when she arrived at the Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone yesterday.

Ms Wina said that the hosting of the general conference has made the ruling party stronger and "we are going into elections as all of you are aware and all political parties are busy holding their intra-party elections.

“I can report to you that the just-ended national council was a great success in that, it produced a central committee composed of all Zambians from all the 10 provinces of this country.

"That is quite an achievement and the President ensured that female represen-

tation is all visible and youth representation was also into consideration," she said.

Ms Wina told the scores of PF members who recived her that at the airport that it was President Lungu's desire to see Zambians move as one in the development of the nation.

"We are one Zambia, One Nation and this has to be upheld in whatever we do and President Edgar Lungu is committed to ensuring that the people of Zambia move as one in the development of the country," she said.

Ms Wina was accompanied

by Housing and Infrastructure Development Minister Vincent Mwale and DMMU national coordinator Chanda Kabwe was received by Southern Province Minister Edify Hamukale, Southern Province Permanent Secretary Joyce Bwacha, senior government leaders and party leadership.

She is in Livingstone to officiate at the Engineering Institution of Zambia Symposium and annual general conference at Avani Victoria Falls Resort.

SACCORD slams political intolerance

By SIMON MUNTEMBA THE recent harassment of a female civil servant and violent clashes between the ruling PF and UPND members must be condemned by all Zambians, the Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has said.

SACCORD executive director, Boniface Cheembe, condemned the humiliation of the civil servant on suspicion that she was a UPND sympathiser.

Mr Cheembe Mr Cheembe also condemned political violence pected to be nonpartisan in between the PF and UPND their undertakings. in Lusaka’s Kabwata constit“SACCORD would therefore uency that resulted in both like to appeal to all political parties recording injuries to stakeholders that one way of their members and damage to addressing the phenomenon property. of political violence is to enHe said in a statement sure that a culture of respect yesterday that all those acts prevails among all members,” pointed to lack of respect Mr Cheembe said. for political parties and their He noted that when there is sympathisers. respect in a nation’s political Mr Cheembe said civil ser- environment it helps arrest vants have a right to support other sources of conflict such a political party of their choice as scapegoating which tends in their private life and when to find breeding ground in a they are at work, they are ex- disrespectful environment.

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REDUCE CABINET SIZE - HAMUDUDU From Page 1 Mr Hamududu said the size of Cabinet, or ministries in general, must be in line with the ratio of expenditures to the total output of the economy gross domestic product.

As one of the options, Mr Hamududu said, the government should start trimming down the number of ministers, and Permanent Secretaries as a measure to reduce the cost of its operations.

He said several ministries that are similar in

nature can be merged to reduce the number of ministers.

“For example, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries can be merged because it is one. Also Ministry of Mines and Ministry of energy can be combined to have one ministry,” Mr Hadududu said.

Mr Hamududu argued that Government spends most of its collected revenue towards personal emoluments for cabinet ministers and other top government officials.

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…over Hatembos’ disappearance From Page 1 “Unfortunately the silence is leaving many Zambians to wonder why they have taken such a position leaving a lot of speculation by Zambians as to whether it is sympathetic to the suspects who are UPND officials,” part of the petition reads.

Mr Lifwekelo’s petition also reads: “Just like any human being under the sun, the Hatembos enjoy constitutional and basic human rights and must enjoy their lives in peace and we believe very

strongly that the Human Rights Commission must take a very proactive approach to secure the safety of the two citizens allegedly abducted by the UPND officials.

“We therefore appeal once again to the Human Rights Commission to stop being passive and take a very active role in securing the Hatembos from the jaws of political monsters.

The Commission must stop exhibiting double standards with regards to the disappearance of the Hatembos,” Mr Lifwekelo said in the petition.

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DON’T KILL, UPND TOLD …violent UPND cadres condemned

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HE UPND has been advised to tame its cadres to prevent a bloodbath in the country as its members are reportedly engaging in violent clashes, including a shooting incident confirmed by police.

AS more incidents of violence, including a shooting in Kabwe, are reported in the UPND adoptions process, the party leadership has been advised to restrain its members from turning the country into a bloodbath.

Both the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) and a cross section of society have condemned the recent violence recorded in the UPND adoption process in which one candidate was

Mr Chanda

shot by suspected opponents who are also member of the same party.

The Evangelical Youth Alliance has warned that the chill-

ing events of violence within the UPND are scary and should be stopped because this could spill to the general elections due in August.

Rev Moses Lungu warned yesterday that police should nip this in the bud because it has potential to spread to other parts of the country.

And PF Media Director, Sunday Chanda has cautioned Zambians to be wary of the intra-party violence being orchestrated by the UPND while its leadership pays a blind eye.

Mr Chanda said while the ruling party readily admonished any member who dared to cause problems, the opposition UPND remained mute on the violence rocking its primaries.

And a cross section of so-

MINISTER CAUTIONS DEFIANT COMPANIES

By IRVIN MUYUMBWA

GOVERNMENT has instructed the Zambia Environmental Management Agency ZEMA not to issue any permits to foreign owned companies that commence operations before being legalized.

Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection Minister Raphael Nakachinda said such companies tend to be defiant of certain provisions of the law even after being legally permitted to operate.

Mr Nakachinda issued the directive yesterday when he visited a block making factory

and a recycling company in Lusaka's Makeni area both foreign owned, in the company of ZEMA Director General John Msimuko where the companies were found to be in abrogation of the law.

"When you want to enforce your regulations, they defy with impunity. The indictment is on your office as ZEMA to make sure that they comply.

The mere fact that they commenced operations ZEMA could even give them permission to proceed already is a sign that already these are people are not ready to follow the law," Mr Nakachinda.

He said even after being found wanting for abrogating

the law at the first instance, such should not qualify to be given permission to operate because they would continue having the same problems.

And Mr Nakachinda ordered the foreign owned YLD Blocks Factory to cease operations immediately for defying an order by ZEMA for operating within a residential area without changing use of land regulations.

He warned that failure to abide by this order to cease operations will lead to criminal prosecution.

But proprietor of YLD Blocks Factory justified that their operations were necessitated by

ciety has condemned UPND cadres for their “appetite” to shed blood during the adoption process ahead of this year’s elections.

The condemnation came in the wake of a shooting rampage by the UPND cadres during the adoption process which left their own aspiring candidate for Mkushi Pathias Kunda shot and wounded.

In the latest incident, Mr Kunda was ambushed and shot in the leg by UPND cadres from a rival camp.

Mr Chanda condemned the shooting of Mr Kunda and urged the police to arrest the UPND thugs before they caused loss of lives.

He urged UPND president, Hakainde Hichilema to tame his violent cadres.

correspondence by a person they left to manage the business while away on holiday who informed them that they were given a go ahead, an excuse the minister did not tolerate.

Meanwhile, Mr Nakachinda also visited a Chinese owned Meizhu Recycling Company operating in the same area which was found wanting for defying a decision letter from ZEMA to comply with its commitment to the Environmental Impact Assessment Studies.

The minister said reasons given by company manager Gao Sung were unsatisfactory and gave them a directive that they rectify their anomalies with ZEMA, failure to which they would face criminal prosecution.

Radio caller jailed with hard labour for defaming President Lungu Millers export 15, 000

By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSA

A LUSAKA magistrate has sentenced a Luanshya man to three years imprisonment with hard labour after he was found guilty of insulting President Edgar Lungu.

Fred Maanya insulted President Lungu on Millennium Radio’s Breakfast Show on March 28, 2019.

Chief Resident Magistrate, Lameck Mwale yesterday found Maanya guilty of the offence of defamation of the President after scrutinising the evidence before

him .

Maanya was charged with defamation of the President but had pleaded not guilty.

The matter proceeded to trial and the State called eight witnesses. He was found with a case to answer and put on his defence.

In his defence, Maanya claimed that a friend borrowed his phone because he (friend) did not have airtime on his handset.

He said after his friend Aaron Zimba got his phone, he went outside the house to make a call and took about 30 minutes.

He said when Zimba went back

in the house, he told Maanya that he had overheard that someone had insulted President Lungu on radio.

He said Zimba could not accompany him to court as he did not have transport money.

Maanya denied ever calling the radio station and added that he too was hurt when he heard about the insults against the President.

But in his judgement, Mr Mwale said in as much as there was no one who saw Maanya making the phone call and insulting the President, there was that circumstantial evidence linking him to the

offence.

He said the phone number which was used to make the call to Millennium Radio was registered under Maanya's name and at the time of the call, he was in Luanshya where the call was made from.

Mr Mwale found that the words that were uttered and directed to the President showed no respect to the Head of State and caused the President contempt and ridicule considering the phone call was made on a radio station on a live programme where many people listen to.

Kankara takes covid vaccine, urges drivers to take jab

By SIMON MUNTEMBA

FLASH buses proprietor, Ismail Khankara has urged the general public and those whose work puts them in the frontline to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Mr Kankara told the Daily Nation that there was need for every front line worker to get vaccinated for their own safety.

“I urge every Zambian in the frontline like the health workers, police officers, minibus drivers and conductors to take the vac-

cine without hesitation for their safety and that of their customers.

I was very saddened by not seeing many local indigenous Zambians getting the vaccination,” he said.

Mr Kankara has appealed to the media houses in Zambia to help government in educating and sensitizing members of the public on the importance of getting vaccinated.

“We are also one off the luckiest nations that President Edgar Lungu did not shut down the economy by lockdowns that even I very strongly supported, which has

tremendously helped our mother Zambia unlike many other countries who are suffering and will suffer for a very long time with the effects of lockdowns,” he said.

He said the ordinary Zambians should take a leaf from some Asian and the white community who have shown confidence in government’s extra ordinary efforts on the whole pandemic right from the beginning.

He thanked President Lungu for rolling out the vaccination programme for all willing members of the public.

Mr Kankara taking a jab

tonnes mealie meal

By OLIVER SAMBOKO

ABOUT 15, 000 tonnes of mealie meal has so far been exported to the regional market under the export arrangement between Government and the Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ).

MAZ president Andrew Chintala said the programme was progressing very well and in line with the provisions of the MOU signed between the association and Government.

"The thing is that the exports have not affected local supply and prices still remain stable as a result we will be meeting stakeholders to see if we can increase the exports to accommodate other millers that are not on the current list but have expressed interest," Mr Chintala said.

“The mealie meal export programme is running efficiently to ensure continued stable supply of mealie on the domestic market,” he said.

Mr Chintala said according to the MOU, the programme would run up to April 30, this year when a review would be done to determine the effectiveness of the agreement.

He said MAZ and Government had put in place a monitoring system to ensure that the domestic market was not affected by the exports.

"We have put in measures to ensure stable prices of mealie meal on the domestic market and also ensure that there are no shortages of the commodity," he said.

Mr Chintala said MAZ was happy with the way participating millers have performed in terms of adhering to the set terms and conditions.

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GET VACCINATED THE arrival and subsequent launch of the Covid-19 vaccine should generate relief among the citizenry, knowing too well that the third wave may emerge as Zambia gets to the winter season.

Currently, there is no cure for this pandemic, which originated from China in 2019, hence the vaccine has come in handy.

The global community has for two years been grappling with this devastating disease and it is time Zambians accepted the fact that it is imperative to take the vaccine.

Yes, there are fears of side effects such as blood clotting in isolated cases, but it is important to understand that every drug has side effects on humans.

Medical experts have explained that AstraZeneca may cause some mild-to-moderate side effects that people often encounter after any vaccination.

Truth be told, benefits by far outweigh the side effects.

It is also true that there are also some recent controversies surrounding rare blood-clotting incidents linked to this vaccine in some countries.

However, information is in the public domain that after a recommendation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA), the European Commission granted the vaccine in the European Union for adults aged 18 years and older.

The EMA noted that 30 cases of blood clots or thrombosis had occurred after vaccine administration to about five million people in Europe, including one fatal case in Denmark.

Health Minister, Jonas Chanda, has repeatedly announced that the vaccine here in Zambia will only be administered to citizens aged 18 years and above.

Therefore, Zambia is on course in rolling out the vaccine to protect citizens from the possible third wave of the pandemic.

According to AstraZeneca’s primary analysis of phase three trial data, the vaccine has a 76 percent efficacy rate after both doses.

Medical experts have explained that the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is a two-dose vaccine jointly developed by the Oxford Vaccine Group and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca.

It is also important to know that Serum Institute of India’s Covid-19 vaccine, called Covishield, is a version of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine that is manufactured in India.

Information abound!

Therefore, it will be suicidal to refuse to be vaccinated on account of outrageous conspiracy theories doing the rounds on social media and other platforms.

Zambians must dismiss the callous conspiracy theories and go for vaccination in the true spirit of fighting the pandemic selflessly.

One outrageous myth, which must be ignored is that the vaccine contains a microchip which will allow government and corporations to track people who get the jab.

The other misleading theory is that the vaccine will alter a person’s DNA while the other is that vaccines are inferior to people’s immune systems in protecting against Covid-19.

Therefore, Zambians must be wary of misleading information and only get facts from the Ministry of Health, the World Health Organisation and other established government and international institutions.

Secondly, citizens must get vaccinated quickly as the doses are free of charge.

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‘PRESIDENT SHOULDN’T SET JUDGES PERKS’

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ONSTITUTIONAL lawyer John Sangwa has petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking a declaration that the President should not prescribe the emolument of the Judges.

Mr Sangwa wants the Judiciary to formulate its own regulations prescribing the prerequisite and other conditions of service of Judges.

He states that Article 122 provides for the functional independence of the Judiciary.

He seeks an order of mandamus directed to and compel Minister of Finance to put in place, within three months or such period as the court may

deem appropriate from the date of the order, measures satisfactory to the Judiciary.

He stated that this will ensure that the Judiciary is financially independent and becomes a self-accounting institution in line with Article 123 (1) of the Constitution and is adequately funded in every financial year in line with Article 123 (2) of the Constitution.

Mr Sangwa in his petition filed yesterday into the ConCourt also wants a declaration that section 3 of the Act to the extent that it vests authority in the President to prescribe the emolument of the Judges is ultra vires Article 122 (3) and 123 (10 of the Constitution and therefore null and void.

Mr Sangwa

He also wants section 12 (1) of the Act that by extent that it confers upon the President, by

statutory instrument, to make regulations for the better carrying out of the provisions of the Act is ultra-vires Article 122 (3) and 123 (1) of the Constitution and therefore null and void.

And also that section 12 (2) of the Act to an extent which confers authority on the President, by Statutory instrument, to make Regulations prescribing the perquisites and other conditions of service of judges including but not limited to car loans, housing allowance, non-private practice allowance, funeral assistance, travelling on duty is ultra-vires Articles 122 (3) and Article 123n (1) of the Constitution and therefore null and void.

Ignore Nevers’ call for adoptions - MMD faction

By SIMON MUNTEMBA

THERE will not be any adoptions on MMD ticket until all matters active in court are fully resolved, MMD senior member Geoffrey Mulenga has said.

He also called on members to ignore Dr Nevers Mumba's call for applications to be considered for adoptions Mr Mulenga told the Daily Nation in an interview that party members should be wary of Dr Mumba's call for applications to be adopted on-

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New Hope MMD ticket.

His comment comes in the wake of Dr Mumba's call to the members of the public to apply for adoption on the New Hope MMD ticket.

“First and foremost we want to express our anger and displeasure at the level of desperation with which Dr Mumba wants to allegedly earn a living from unsuspecting members of the public.

"There will not be any adoptions on MMD ticket until all matters active in court are fully resolved, and Dr Mumba knows that from deep down his heart. So what Dr Mumba is trying to do is simply attempting to collect money by false pretences,” he charged.

He said it was outrageous for Dr Mumba to collect money from unsuspecting members of the public when he was fully aware that matters sur-

rounding the party were still in court.

Mr Mulenga said the MMD faction has written to the Electoral commission of Zambia not to entertain any election

related documents or payments before court processes were exhausted.

“We have actually written to all relevant authorities concerning these matters. Our

legal team has also communicated to the Electoral Commission of Zambia,” he said.

Efforts to get Dr Mumba for a comment proved futile by press time.

The Board of Directors for Lubambe Copper Mine has appointed Tim Duffy as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for Lubambe Copper Mine, effective April 1, 2021.

Mr. Duffy is an international mining executive with almost 30 years experience in the mining industry. He has an outstanding track record of achievements in relation to delivering outcomes surrounding competitiveness, profitability and growth.

In addition to his executive experience, working at an international level has enabled Mr. Duffy to have a detailed understanding of broader corporate challenges such as the impact on environmental, social and governance factors.

Mr. Duffy takes over the role from Nick Bowen, who is retiring after a 40 year mining career. Nick will be assisting Tim with the transition over the next few months.

Prior to joining Lubambe, Mr. Duffy was Vice President Director and CEO of PT Agincourt

Resources in Indonesia. During this time, he was part of a team which developed a greenfields gold project into the highly successful Martabe Gold Mine.

Owen Hegarty Lubambe Board Chairman

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Social cash transfer beneficiaries receive funds in Kalumbila OVER 3, 000 beneficiaries under the Social Cash Transfer scheme in Kalumbila district in North Western Province have begun receiving their money.

Kalumbila District Commissioner, Robinson Kalota said the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services under the department of Social Welfare in Kalumbila district has commenced the disbursement of Social Cash Transfer money to 3,824 beneficiaries.

Mr Kalota confirmed the development when he monitored the exercise at Nyansowe and Luamvundu primary schools yesterday.

He disclosed that the monetary allocations to beneficiaries have been increased.

“The President increased the amounts that you were previously receiving. The able-bodied that were receiving K180.00, will now be receiving K300.00 and the differently abled will now be receiving K600 as opposed to the K360.00 that they were receiving previously,” Mr Kalota said.

He said the increase in the allocations is due to the concern that President Edgar Lungu has for the underprivileged people in society.

Mr Kalota assured the gathering that the number of beneficiaries under the scheme in the district will be increased in order to assist more vulnerable people.

Meanwhile, Mr Edward Mutambalika, a 78 year old beneficiary of Nyansowe village has appreciated government for increasing the allocations.

“I am very grateful to government for increasing the amount of money that we receive and I am also happy to learn that the number of beneficiaries is going to be increased because there are a lot of other people that are in need of this money,” he said.

Mr Mutambalika urged fellow beneficiaries to put the money to good use and not spend it on illicit beer.

-ZANIS.

The President increased the amounts that you were previously receiving.

The able-bodied that were receiving K180.00, will now be receiving K300.00

THE Zambia Air Force (ZAF) has diversified its duties from mainly providing air military defence services to agricultural activities to contribute to national food security and improve the country's economic space.

The acquisition of the farm is in response to President Edgar Lungu's directive to the defence forces in Zambia to engage into economic activities of the country in times of peace.

To this effect, ZAF has stepped up its involvement into contributing to national food security by acquiring a 150 hectares farm in Chisamba District, Central prov-

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LUSAKA WOMAN KILLED

…prayers end in tragedy

By SIMON MUNTEMBA

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45-YEAR-OLD woman has been killed while another one unconscious after bandits attacked them inside the church building after a night prayer meeting.

The dastard incident occurred at Omega Fire Ministries in Lusaka’s Chalala area between 02:30 and 05:00 hours on Thursday.

Deputy police public relations officer Danny Mwale identified the victim as Ms Rebecca Chongo of Chalala residential area who was found dead with a stab wound on Ms her left cheek.

Mr Mwale identified an-

Mr Danny Mwale

other victim as Jane Soko aged 25 of Chelstone, who

was found unconscious at the church.

He said the incident which was reported by Ms Thokozile Tembo of Chalala.

“Police in Lusaka received a report from Thokozile Tembo aged 29 of Chalala area in Lusaka in which it was reported that two Church members of Omega Fire Ministries identified as Rebecca Chongo aged 45 resident of Chalala area and Jane Soko aged 35 of Chelstone were attacked by unknown people inside the church building,” he said.

Mr Mwale said preliminary investigations revealed that there was an

A CHURCH in Rufunsa has commenced the construction of a community school and a health post in Chief Bunda Bunda’s area in order to enhance service provision in the area.

The facilities would be constructed in Mwalembe village.

Temple of Salvation Ministries Overseer, Abel Chama, said that the project was aimed at supplementing Government’s efforts in reaching out to the most vulnerable in society.

He said that Chief Bunda Bun-

all-night prayer meeting at the church which ended on Thursday around 02:30 hours and the two woemn opted to stay in the church building as they did not have means to go to their respective homes in the night.

Mr Mwale said the police suspected that sharp instruments were used in the act.

The body is at the UTH mortuary awaiting while the other woman is being treated at Chilenje Level One hospital.

Mr Mwale also said three black LG plasma television sets and one Yamaha mixer all valued at K36, 000 were stolen from the church.

Media urged to debunk Covid-19 vaccine myths

By ANDREW MUKOMA

CIVIL Society Organizations (CSOs) and the media should partner with council in fighting misinformation surrounding the Covid-19 vaccine, says African Union- Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSCC).

ECOSCC Head of Secretariat, William Carew, said that there was a lot of misinfor-

mation not just in Zambia but nearly in all member states.

Therefore, Mr Carew said, that the media and CSOs have a critical role in telling the truth about Covid-19 pandemic and the vaccine.

He said that Covid-19 has negatively impacted on the work of the African Union and consequently ECOSCC. Mr Carew was speaking

ZAF ‘flies’ on land ince where it has planted maize, sorghum and sunflower in the 2020/2021 farming season.

ZANIS reports that Minister of Defence, Davies Chama, yesterday commissioned the ZAF Chisamba farm and said sustainable economic development calls for the participation of all sectors including the military in various economic sectors.

Mr. Chama said in times of peace, it is prudent that the mil-

itary and defence forces actively participate in agricultural activities which will contribute to the national food security and consequently national security.

"The national policy on agriculture seeks to provide a framework and systems that ensure the country's food and nutritional security is achieved through agricultural diversification," he said.

Earlier, ZAF Commander David Muma said there is a lot of capac-

during a media briefing in Livingstone yesterday to highlight the role of ECOSCC. He said that since the AU-ECOSCC moved its secretariat to Zambia in December 2019, its role has been that of building a big segment between CSOs and governments.

"African media have a big role to play in bringing the

ity in the military to engage into agricultural activities for purposes of guaranteeing food security in Zambia.

Lieutenant General Muma said, “food security is national security and we as ZAF are part of national security."

Meanwhile, Project Manager, John Mulenga said the launch of the ZAF Chisamba farm marked the beginning of the involvement of the air force in national development through agricultural activities. Brigadier-General Mulenga said the launch was a milestone activity in the history of the ZAF. - ZANIS

Church builds school, health post in Rufunsa

By JOHN KOMBE

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da donated five hectares for the project.

Apostle Chama said the church would construct a community school, health post, staff houses and also engage in other income generating ventures.

He said that a church building will also be constructed on the same piece of land.

Apostle Chama commended Government for its continued support to faith-based organizations by giving them an opportunity to operate and preach the gospel freely.

And Rufunsa District Com-

missioner, Judith Chama, appreciated the role of the church in improving the well-being of the people.

She appealed to the Church to continue preaching the message of love in line with the national values and principles of the country.

Ms Chama urged the Church to continue preaching the message of love especially now that the country was heading towards the general elections.

She added that the youth and children should be taught the value of love and respect for the

national values and principles as these will help to fight social ills such tribalism.

Meanwhile, Chief Bunda Bunda commended the church for helping the chiefdom in terms of water reticulation, health and other social amenities.

Speaking through his representative, Chief Bunda Bunda said his chiefdom has benefitted a lot from the church.

He appealed to the Church to continue preaching the message of love and respect especially to the young ones who have been taken away by modernity.

African Union and its mandate closer to the African popular. We need to popularize the work of the AU to the people.

"We have a big challenge of misinformation on the pandemic. People don't know what the pandemic is.

Working with Africa CDC, we are working to ensure people get the correct information," he said.

Western FDD ready for polls

By KETRA KALUNGA

WE are ready for the general elections and will field in candidates at constituency and ward level, the Forum for Democratic and Development (FDD) in the Western Province has said.

FDD provincial secretary, Walende Kamwila, said the party was confident of having a number of Members of Parliament (MPs), Mayors and Council chairperson and councillors because it was well established on the ground.

Mr Kamwila said in an interview that the FDD which was the third-largest political party in the country has managed to attract a number of people in the province.

He said, come August 2021, the FDD would make an impact in Western and other provinces across the country.

“Being the third largest political party in the country according to the records we have and looking at the situation on the ground, we are all over and we are confident that we will take a good number of MPs, council chairperson and councillors,” he said.

The aspiring councillor for Mongu Central Constituency Imwiko ward, said the FDD would be a factor in the coming general elections just as it has been in the previous elections.

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ZAMBIA GETS $225, 000 WORLD BANK SUPPORT

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

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N extension of US$225,000 technical assistance to Zambia for the continued implementation of the Wealth Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services (WAVES) programme has been approved by the World Bank.

The WAVES Programme, which falls under the Ministry of National Development Planning, is aimed at promoting and mainstreaming natural capital in development planning and economic accounting systems.

The World Bank will execute the US$ 225,000 technical assistance to the Government to integrate the results from National Capital Accounts (NCAs) in sector strategy documents and development plans for sustainable development.

This is also meant to realise a deeper appreciation of the interactions between natural assets and economic activities at national and sub-national level.

Ministry of National Development Planning Permanent Secretary for Development Planning

Mr Chabala

and Administration, Chola Chabala, emphasised that Zambia is endowed with diverse natural resources, such as minerals, land, water and forest, upon which the economy is heavily dependent.

He said during a meeting with the World Bank that it was imperative that data that was generated from natural capital accounting enhances policy decision-making on allocation and use of natural resources.

World Bank Environmental Economist, Ngao Mubanga, explained that a monitoring and evalua-

tion aspect would be added to the programme.

Ms Mubanga said following the Zambian Government’s request to the World Bank to extend support to the WAVES Programme, the Bank approved the technical assistance.

“Seeing the progress Zambia has made in the other Accounts, it was decided that support will be given to the development and publication of the tourism account as it would help us look at eco-tourism services and other value chains that can be developed in this

Apply for CEEC loans, youths told

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

ZAMBIAN entrepreneurs should apply for loans from the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) to assist in growing the economy.

Real economic development will only be attained when Zambian entrepreneurs start controlling all economic sectors, says a youth activist, Mwape Musonda.

CEEC is inviting entrepreneurs in metal fabrication, wood processing, agro processing, gemstones processing, information communi-

cations technology as well as women running restaurants to apply for these empowerment loans which they will give.

Responding to the invitation, Mr Musonda encouraged Zambian entrepreneurs to quickly apply for the empowerment loans because they were cheaper than the loans offered by the commercial banks.

“We want to amplify on the current call by the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission - CEEC to Zambian Entrepreneurs both individuals and corporate bodies to apply for loans.

“CEEC loans currently have a 12 percent interest rate compared to the commercial banks rates which are in the range of 28 to 35 percent,” Mr Musonda in a statement.

He explained that the other advantage with CEEC loans was that they had a longer and flexible repayment period which helped the borrower to manage their payments without creating cashflow problems.

Mr Musonda further explained that the entrepreneurs would be required to occupy the industrial yards or economic zones located in the different provinces

respect,” said Ms. Mubanga.

The renewed support to the WAVES programme will focus on development of national capital accounts, and the technical assistance will require a greater involvement of the Department of Monitoring and Evaluation the Ministry of National Development Planning.

And another Permanent Secretary for Development Cooperation, Monitoring and Evaluation in the same ministry Trevor Kaunda, expressed satisfaction that the monitoring and evaluation component would be added to the WAVES Programme.

Mr Kaunda said monitoring and evaluation was important in the implementation of development programmes to ascertain whether or not the set objectives were being attained or needs to rescope the programmes and projects.

Through the technical assistance, the WAVES team will support the Government in capacity building for all relevant stakeholders such as Government, academia and civil society to ensure programme sustainability.

within the country.

He called on Zambian entrepreneurs to respond the call by the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission by applying for the empowerment loans.

Mr Musonda applaud CEEC for coming up with this opportunity and called on entrepreneurs in the required sectors to apply so they could have additional capital injection.

“We also call on the CEEC to extend the deadline for applications which expires tomorrow 16th April, 2021.

“Our observation is that this call has not been widely publicised and an extention will give room for extensive publicising so that more entrepreneurs can push in their applications,” he said.

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Zambia must boost agro sector, says think-tank

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

ZAMBIA needs to invest in heat and drought tolerant seed varieties to promote the agriculture sector, says Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC) Senior Researcher, Chisengele Chibuta.

Mr Chibuta said the agricultural sector was set to remain a key driver of growth in the economy.

He explained that key measures should include the promotion of domestic and international markets, increased agricultural productivity, diversification and government-private sector joint action.

Mr Chibuta therefore said in a PMRC Newsletter that there was a need to shift to region specific farming.

“This will ensure that regions like southern and western regions which are vulnerable to droughts will be able to grow drought tolerant crop varieties.

“Thus, there is a need to further develop and invest in heat and drought resistant/tolerant seed varieties,” he said.

Mr Chibuta also observed the need to develop and strengthen agricultural value chains.

In this regard, he explained, the planned construction of the tomato and fruit processing plant by the Industrial Development Corporation was vital as it would assist in the linkages between agriculture and manufacturing, and promote agricultural exports.

Mr Chibuta observed the need to invest in cost-efficient climate-smart technologies such as irrigation systems

for smallholder farmers, especially in areas sensitive to drought.

“Furthermore, there is a need to invest in water infrastructure, ranging from canals, irrigation dams and schemes as well as rainwater harvesting mechanisms to provide for water storage in situations where there is adequate rainfall.

“There is a need to move away from traditional farming tools toward machinery. In this regard, the tractor manufacturing plant to be constructed in Chipata will play a key role,” he said.

Mr Chibuta further said: “there is a need for farmers to diversify crop production and also to invest in growing high income cash crops such as soy beans, sunflower, groundnuts and non-traditional crops (cotton and tobacco) with a shift away from the focus of maize production.”

Mr Chibuta

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SADC drivers toast Covid-19 vaccine arrival

MOSI / NORTH-WESTERN NEWS

STEVEN MASUMBA REJECTED

By JACKSON MAPAPAYI

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By ANDREW MUKOMA SOUTHERN Africa Development Community -Truck Drivers Association (SADCTDA) has welcomed the introduction and launch of the Covid-19 vaccine in Zambia.

The association believes that majority of members will benefit from the programme.

SADC-TDA secretary general, Kaiko Wamunyima, observed that his members were faing challenges with Covid-19 certificates, being cross border drivers.

He was speaking in Livingstone yesterday.

“We want to welcome the government's decision to finally roll out this vaccine to the 20 percent of the country’s population as this includes our members who are cross border drivers,” he said.

Mr Wamunyima said the country having received the first consignment of AstraZeneca vaccine, it builds confidence among his mem-

bers that they would be considered.

“We have a lot of confidence in the health system of this country and we as, SADC-TDA know that the health professionals will do a better job on this issue,” Mr Wamunyima said.

He said SADC-TDA would help the government by sensitising its members on the vaccine.

Mr Wamunyima said the role that the drivers play in economic development cannot be overemphasized.

He paid tribute to the government for having approved the administration of vaccine among citizens.

Mr Wamunyima pleaded for a uniform COVID-19 protocols in the region for truck drivers so that there is smooth trade activities across the member state.

He said there is a need to ensure that there is uniform protocol for the drivers in the region.

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ORMER Mufumbwe Member of Parliament, Steven Masumba, has been rejected by the grassroots in the ongoing UPND primary elections.

Mr Masumba is seeking adoption on the UPND ticket ahead of the August 12 polls after defecting from the Patriotic Front (PF) recently.

According to information obtained, about four aspiring candidates applied for adoption on the UPND ticket namely; the incumbent Eliot

Kamondo, Steven Masumba, Emmanuel Samapimbi, Mike Mwanaute and Charles Kazhila.

However, Mr Masumba came out third after managing to get only 156 votes.

Mr Kamondo came out first after polling 247 votes while Mr Samapimbi was second with 176 votes with Mr Kazhila getting six votes respectively.

However, all the four aspiring candidates have to wait for the National Management Committee's decision on who should contest on the UPND ticket.

Mr Masumba

Mwinilunga boarding Covid-19 under control GOVERNMENT departments in Mwinilunga have worked tirelessly in responding to the Covid-19 pandemic at Mwinilunga Boarding Secondary School.

The development has elated North-Western Province Permanent Secretary, Willies Mangimela, who has commended the departments of health, education and the district administration in Mwinilunga.

Mr Mangimela said the situation at the school was now under control from a record of

71 positive cases at first swabbing to as low as 14 recorded during the subsequent swabbing.

He said the success story was due to team work among the key institutions that moved in quickly to address the problem immediately it was identified.

Mr Mangimela said yesterday when he visited the school on a surveillance programme.

"I am impressed that the situation is under control.

Management in the district

worked together because out of so many, the number has reduced to only 14," he said.

Mr Mangimela, however, urged the school management and all key stakeholders to continue sensitizing pupils and the teaching staff on the importance of adhering to the five golden rules on Covid-19 prevention.

He advised parents of pupils at the school not to panic because government was doing everything required to ensure the situation is under control.

"I am assuring parents that things are under control. Parents should not panic," Mr Mangimela said.

He advised the school management to institute restrictive measures so that pupils do not move about, especially when there is a short break, adding that parents should also avoid frequent visits to their children.

Mr Mangimela took a brief tour of the school and encouraged and counselled some learners under isolation within the school. -ZANIS

Kansanshi Mine joins GBV fight Chief Kanyama salutes Govt

By JACKSON MAPAPAYI

File Photo: Kansanshi Mining Plc public relations manager Godfrey Msiska makes a contributions during First Quantum Minerals’ information-sharing sessions in Lusaka as corporate social responsibility manager Bruce Lewis looks on.

By JACKSON MAPAPAYI KANSANSHI Mine in Solwezi has donated K84,870 to the Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) in the district.

The funds are meant to meet the operational costs in the fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the district.

Kansanshi mine Public Relations Manager, Godfrey Msiska, said GBV has become a major threat in the growth of the communities in the district, hence the decision by the mining company to partner with YWCA in combating the vice.

He said that the funds were generated from the all women run Ndanshi Arts studio which makes jewellery for sale both locally and outside the country.

"All the funds generated from the studio is dedicated towards the fight against GBV in the district," he said.

Mr Msiska said that he was hopeful that the funds would go a long way in combating the vice.

YWCA regional coordinator, Chileshe Mwape, called for concerted efforts among stakeholders for the one stop centre to run effectively.

Ms Mwape said the funds

would go a long way in improving the standards and quality of services offered at the centre.

"I can assure our partners Kansanshi mine that the funds will be used for its intended purposes," she said.

Meanwhile, Solwezi General Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Namwaka Muyakakandelwa said that the one-stop centre was undergoing an extension due to the increased number of GBV victims in need of assistance.

She said the centre receives both male, female and child GBV victims hence the need to expand it.

CHIEF Kanyama of the Lunda in Mwinilunga has commended Government for taking development to all parts of the country within a short period of time.

The traditional leader said his chiefdom has seen developmental change as evidenced by the construction of a boarding secondary school and a cattle breeding centre.

Chief Kanyama said the construction of the school has helped children within and outside the chiefdom to gain the necessary education standard.

He said the cattle breeding centre was helping the locals learn best methods of doing livestock farming.

"And for this, we want to say thank you to the PF government," he said.

He was speaking when Foreign Affairs Minister, Joe Malanji, called in him at his palace yesterday.

Chief Kanyama said he and his subjects were elated that Government has connected the chiefdom to the national power grid.

He, however, proposed that a housing camp which was built during the time there were plans to have a

Chief Kanyama

Hydro Electric Power Station in the district be turned into a livestock training centre. ‘’This will also help the locals attain livestock training skills and it would also help create employment opportunities. To avoid the houses from being turned into a white elephant, it is better we start utilizing,’’ he said.

Chief Kanyama pledged to continue supporting the Government because it was committed to developing all corners of the country.

And Mr Malanji promised the traditional leader that he would engage his counterpart in the Ministry of Ener-

gy Matthew Nkhuwa about turning the camp into a livestock training centre because the infrastructure was too big to waste.

Mr Malanji stated that Government understands the problems of bridges and roads faced by the people in the area.

He assured the community through the traditional leader that funds have been secured for redoing the roads and that work will start soon.

“The Zambia National Service has been engaged and will start works on the bridges soon and ensure that the structures are safe, ’he said.

Arrest parents marrying off underage girls Dear Editor, ZAMBIA has in the recent past witnessed high incidences of child marriages. Child marriage is defined as the matrimonial union where the girl under the legal marriage age get married.

The legal age for marriage in Zambia is 21 years.

This implies that when the girl under the age of 21 is married off, this type of marriage is deemed illegal.

It is an offence under the Zambian constitution, the supreme law of the land.

Whether the teenage girl consented to the marriage or not, this is an offence punishable by law. Simply put, child marriage is outlawed in Zambia meaning that it is not allowed.

There are some parents and guardians who take the teenage girls out of school and marry them off for financial benefit for instance.

This is because the groom will pay the bride price which can be in the form of cattle or money.

The unfortunate part is that some of these girls are

married off to men who are as old as their fathers or grandfathers.

The teenage girls who are forced into marriage not only are deprived of education but also suffer psychologically in that they are not emotionally prepared for marriage.

If the above are not bad enough, the young girls might experience complications during childbirth. These complications might culminate in death during delivery.

President Edgar Lungu, some non Governmental organisations and the churches, among others have been campaigning against child and early marriages.

The messages against child marriages seem to fall on deaf ears.

I earnestly appeal to the law enforcers, the police to apprehend people in the habit of marrying off teenage girls and the men who marry the teenage girls.

The apprehending of the perpetrators of child marriages will deter the would be offenders.

ELEMIYA PHIRI - Lusaka.

Saturday April 17, 2021

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Dr. Chilufya is doing a commendable job of mobilising PF in Mansa Central

Violence and corruption in UPND adoption process Dear Editor, FORMER Minister of Health and Mansa Central lawmaker Dr. Chitalu Chilufya is doing a commendable job of mobilising the Patriotic Front (PF) in his constituency. This will ensure that the PF party will garner massive votes in Mansa Central constituency.

Dr. Chilufya is known for his hard work. This can be attested by the way he performed during the period he served as the Minister of Health. Dr. Chilufya's employment contract was early this year terminated by President Edgar Chagwa Lungu.

The republican President has the discretion to hire and fire any person.

The former minister has proved to be a political factor and a resourceful person in the ruling party in view of the roles he has continued to play. Simply put, the Mansa Central lawmaker unlike some inept leaders has proved a point that he can undertake any role assigned to him.

Dr. Chilufya is action oriented and other leaders must emulate his work culture. This is a true measure of leadership.

If the above is not good enough, Dr. Chilufya has spearheaded some developmental projects in his constituency. These include empowerment programmes for

the youths, women and other vulnerable groups.

Going by the successes Dr. Chilufya has scored as a Cabinet Minister and as the Mansa Central Member of Parliament, he stands a better chance of retaining his parliamentary seat.

However, I am not merely parroting Dr. Chilufya for his outstanding performance, I have been keenly following his works as the Cabinet Minister and also as a lawmaker. Truth be told, I have been to Mansa on many occasions because my wife comes from there. I have seen the developmental projects that have taken place.

It is true to mention here that any person can have some shortcomings quite alright. This applies to the political leaders as well. The most important thing is to focus on the good deeds that the person has done rather than witch hunting In conclusion, let me hasten to mention here that Dr. Chilufya is a great force to reckon with politics despite being dropped as the Cabinet Minister by President Lungu. The Mansa Central lawmaker is doing the commendable job of mobilising the PF party in his constituency.

ELEMIYA PHIRI - Lusaka.

Dear Editor, THE allegations of violence, corruption and other unconventional means in the UPND intraparty processes do not only amount to criminality but have the ability to deter the meaningful participation of youths in political affairs of the country.

As of Friday, there are a number of verifiable incidences where either allegations of vote buying or incidences of rival camps going for each other's throats.

The following are some of the violence clashes that have so far been reported; 1. Pathius Kunda, Mkushi North Aspiring Candidate was ambushed and shot(luckily in the leg) on Thursday night.

2. Incumbent Likolo Ndalamei (Sikongo Constituency) beat up party officials and tore UPND party documents after he came last in their primaries.

3. Bweengwa Constituency aspiring candidate Mubambe Muchende was chased and nearly beaten by supporters of incumbent, Kasautu Saiti Michelo.

Not too long ago, former UPND strongman Ephraim Belemu complained of physical harrassment by his competitors from within the UPND. Little attention was given by the law enforcement agencies and there has not been any statement from the security wings despite the request from PF National Chairman Samuel Ng'onga Mukupa. The revelations by Honorable Belemu had the ability to provide sufficient leads and

expose ay possible threats to other members who are exercising their right to represent their party.

The aftermath of the ongoing internal processes is no longer an inhouse issue but a national security issue as such criminal acts have the ability to undermine the safety of the nation. Moreover, the victims of violence and corruption are our brothers besides the partisan considerations therefore their welfare is our responsibility.

It is no wonder we applaud the police for swiftly taking proactive and preventive actions and make arrests where it was certain that the particular gathering was threatening National security.

While some selfish individuals are determined to use any means, whether bullet or ballot, hook or crooked means to achieve their political goals, the youths, the disabled and the women are the ones at the recieving end.

This category of socially vulnerable people may not have the sufficient financial means to bribe the electoral college and consequently buy their adoption. The excluded and vulnerable people may not have the sufficient physical strength to out power their competitors and they may not have the ability to retain the services of hooligans to pursue political battles.

The end results is that the excluded groups will will shun the internal processes and that would be the end of the road for the youthful electoral process.

We are aware that the Anti Corruption Commission had assured the nation that it would follow the internal processes and ensure they are corrupt free. We believe the Commission will be truthful to its words and pursue the happenings in UPND. Chief Chikanta of Southern province has been a courageous voice to denounce the

underhand dealings prior to the adoption of UPND candidates.

He has threatened that the people are likely to vote for independents should the UPND impose candidates who has been rejected. The Chief mentioned long serving MPs such as Honorable Jack Mwiimbu, Garry Nkombo and Cornelius as the parliamentarians who have fallen out of favour with the electorates. Having leaders who ascending to power using such uncivilized tactics gives us no assurance of having a responsible society because poison tree produce poison fruits.

We therefore appeal to UPND specifically Mr Hakainde Hichilema to come in an open and condemn the corrupt practices and violence that is being exhibited in the run up to the adoption process.

MARVIN CHANDA MBERI - Lusaka

‘Farming sure remedy for Kankoyo’ 9 Bishop Chomba

By NATION REPORTER THERE is urgent need to uplift the livelihood of settlers in the peri-urban areas of Mufulira through sustainable agriculture with the support from Government, Edward Chomba has said.

Bishop Chomba, the PF aspiring candidate in Kankoyo constituency, said a research he conducted in the peri-urban area of Kankoyo had showed that settlers could do better in farming with subsidies from Government.

He said there was urgent need to assist subsistence farmers in Misakashi area and in Nsato Forest, who had been struggling to transport their produce to Mufulira for sale.

Bishop Chomba, who is former Local Government Permanent Secretary, said though Misakashi sits in both Kankoyo and Mufulira constituencies, he was desirous to spearhead development for the entire settlement once adopted and voted into office.

He said it would be ideal to place all the farmers in Misakashi, Nsato, Kwang’wena and Zimba areas on Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) as some of them had settled there for more than 50 years.

Bishop Chomba regretted that the road between Butondo and Nsato Forest was in a deplorable state and that farmers struggled to transport their produce to the central business district.

“The road is just about 20 kilometres stretch, but it is rugged, really rugged such that as you drive, it feels as though

it is 100 kilometres. Farmers and charcoal burners struggle to cycle on this stretch. Cycling is a challenge, you can imagine!” he said.

He said, that the area should be connected to the CBD urgently, through an allweather road.

The road, he said, would need grading and compacting to facilitate the smooth transportation of goods.

Bishop Chomba said Nsato was vast and borders Chililabombwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo and thus settlers deserved sustainable socio-economic development, without leaving anyone behind.

“We should take them on board in line with the Seventh National Development Plan.

His Excellency has always emphasised that no one should be left behind, and we shall ensure that we get people of Nsato, Misakashi and other areas on board,” he said.

He explained that agriculture was the remedy the reason why Government had been emphasising the need to accelerate the economic diversification.

Bishop said he had been touring the outlying areas of Kankoyo on a door-to-door basis to fully understand their challenges and was confident that the Patriotic Front (PF) would carry the day, come August 12.

“We are carrying the day, I have no doubt about it. Everything is going on smoothly and we want to garner as much support as possible for the President. We want action and not merely talking. We need to work,” he said.

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PROGRESS ON CANNABIS BILL ELATES HEMP GROWERS

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By SANFROSSA MANYINDA

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AMBIAN Hemp Growers and Industries Association (Zam Hemp) has expressed happiness that the Government has finally taken the narcotic and psychotropic, cannabis as well as the industrial hemp bills to parliament.

Government has since 2019 been indicating its plans to legalise cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes.

Zam Hemp president, Peter Sinkamba, however noted that the quick implementation of the programme would have seen the country making

huge sums of revenue by now.

Mr Sinkamba said this when he addressed the media in Kitwe yesterday.

Earlier this week, Mr Sinkamba said the country would have made about US$220 billion in revenue between 2014 by now, had the country implemented the policy early.

"Even if we have lost a lot of revenue because of the late implementation of the agenda, we are not late to pull through and see to it that we.

"We will still work closely with the government to ensure that we lay a framework for the nation which will be able to benefit our people to

the maximum," he said Mr Sinkamba said the legalisation of cannabis was not conceived as a political one for the party but an economic one which he said must be supported by all well-meaning citizens regardless of their political affiliations.

He said the programme should be supported fully across the country because it had a lot of benefits the nation would get as well as some program likely to run as the nation through this.

He said the implementation of the agenda required collaboration stating that the party would continue working closely with the govern-

ment.

Mr Sinkamba however emphasised that security be put in place to ensure that people follow the laid down procedure in all the processes.

He also said that the implementation of the bill did not require a free for all kind of situation that allowed anyone to get involved in the cultivation, manufacturing importation, exportation of the substance.

He said the people required to apply to the lead Agency Zambia Medicines and Allied Substances Regulatory Agency (ZAMRA), to get the licences to take part in an acceptable manner.

further changes.

Observations: • At the beginning, the clear water and coloured crystal are each clearly visible • After some time, the colour of the crystal starts spreading out but some of the water still remains clear.

• Eventually, all the water is evenly coloured by the colour of the crystal Conclusion:

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The particles of the potassium permanganate crystal spread out in the water by the process of diffusion.

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Cell wall Cell membrane cytoplasma vacuole nucleus

Substances enter or leave cells through the cell membrane using three main processes which are diffusion, osmosis and active transport.

Cell Organization

group of specialized cells having the same shape/structure nd function make up a tissue. Examples of tissues are Diffusion pidermis, palisade tissue, spongy tissue, blood, epithelium nd bone tissue. group ofThis tissues a specific function make up an their region of higher isperforming the movement of particles from rgan. Examples of organs are roots, stems, leaves, liver, concentration to their region of lower concentration (down a kin, heart, brain, eyes, ears, kidneys and lungs. What concentration gradient). ssues make up each of these organs? group of organs performing a specific function make up a ystem.

Examples of systems are vascular system, Experiment to Demonstrate Diffusion gestive system, excretory system, endocrine system, ervous system, skeletal system, respiratory system and 3 up each of these productive system. What make glass beaker, a long glass tube, a Materials: A organs 250 cm ystems? A group of systems performing a specific function rubber bung or types stopper, a coloured crystal such as ake up holed an organism.

There are two of organisms amely: unicellular whichpermanganate has only one cell e.g and potassium oramoeba copper (II) sulphate and water ulticellular which has many cells e.g a human being. Levels Method: Set up the experiment as shown in the following cell organization may be summarized as follows:

diagram

First insert one end of the glass tube halfway into the rubber stopper.

Place the rubber stopper and glass tube into the beaker, keeping the rubber firmly pressed to the bottom of the beaker.

Introduce the coloured crystal of potassium permanganate down the tube.

Close the open end of the glass tube with a finger and fill the beaker halfway with water.

With one end of the glass tube still closed with a finger, gently lift the glass tube and rubber stopper out of the beaker without disturbing the crystal.

• • • •

Concentration gradient: This refers to the difference in concentration of particles between two regions. The higher the concentration gradient, the faster the diffusion rate.

Surface area of Diffusion Surface: The larger the surface area of the diffusion surface, the faster the rate of diffusion.

Thickness of Diffusion Surface: The thinner the diffusion surface, the faster the diffusion rate.

chloroplast

TRANSPORT ACROSS THE CELL MEMBRANE (DIFFUSION, OSMOSIS AND ACTIVE TRANSPORT)

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Factors that affect the rate of Diffusion The rate at which particles diffuse is affected by the following factors: • Concentration gradient • Surface area of diffusion surface • Thickness/ distance of diffusion surface • Temperature • Size of diffusing particles

Observe what happens in the beaker until there are no further changes.

Observations: • At the beginning, the clear water and coloured crystal are each clearly visible • After some time, the colour of the crystal starts spreading out but some of the water still remains clear.

• Eventually, all the water is evenly coloured by the colour of the crystal Conclusion:

Temperature: Increase in temperature increases the kinetic energy of particles causing them to diffuse at a faster rate.

Size of Diffusing Particles: The bigger the diffusing particles, the slower the diffusion rate; the smaller the diffusing particles, the faster the diffusion rate.

Importance of Diffusion Diffusion is important in living organisms in the following ways: • Oxygen moves from the lungs to the blood and from the blood to the tissue cells by diffusion.

• Carbon dioxide moves from the tissue cells to the blood and from the blood to the lungs by diffusion.

• Dissolved food moves from the blood into the tissue cells by diffusion.

• Metabolic wastes such as urea move from the tissue cells into the blood by diffusion.

• Carbon dioxide needed for photosynthesis by plants moves from the atmosphere into the leaves by diffusion.

• Oxygen produced during photosynthesis moves out of the leaves to the atmosphere by diffusion.

• Water vapour moves out of the air spaces of leaves to the atmosphere during transpiration by diffusion.

Osmosis Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from a region of higher water potential to a region of lower water potential through a selectively permeable membrane. Water potential is a measure of the capacity or tendency of water molecules to move from one solution to another. Distilled water has the highest water potential. The more concentrated a solution becomes, the less its water potential becomes. A selectively permeable membrane can allow water molecules to pass through because of their small size but cannot allow solute molecules to pass through because of their big size. The following diagram illustrates what occurs during osmosis.

Experiment to Demonstrate Osmosis Set up the experiment as shown in the following diagram

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The particles of the potassium permanganate crystal spread out in the water by the process of diffusion.

Mark the initial level of liquid in each of the three glass tubes.

Record what happens to the liquid level in each glass tube after five minutes.

Observations

In A the liquid level drops. In B the liquid level stays the same. In C the liquid level rises.

Factors that affect the rate of Diffusion The rate at which particles diffuse is affected by the following factors: • Concentration gradient • Surface area of diffusion surface • Thickness/ distance of diffusion surface • Temperature • Size of diffusing particles

Conclusion During osmosis, water molecules move from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated solution through a selectively permeable membrane until a dynamic equilibrium is reached. Equilibrium is a state where the number of water molecules moving to either side of the selectively permeable membrane is equal.

Osmosis is important in living organisms mainly in movement of water into and out of cells (absorption of water by plants, movement of water from cell to cell e.t.c)

Concentration gradient: This refers to the difference in

Effects of Osmosis in Living Organisms

In A the liquid level drops. In B the liquid level stays the same. In C the liquid level rises.

Conclusion During osmosis, water molecules move from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated solution through a selectively permeable membrane until a dynamic equilibrium is reached. Equilibrium is a state where the number of water molecules moving to either side of the selectively permeable membrane is equal.

Osmosis is important in living organisms mainly in movement of water into and out of cells (absorption of water by plants, movement of water from cell to cell e.t.c) Effects of Osmosis in Living Organisms The cells, tissues, organs and systems of living organisms are always exposed to body fluids or solutions of different concentrations. There are three types of solutions an organism may be exposed to, namely hypotonic, isotonic and hypertonic solutions. A hypotonic solution is one whose concentration is lower than the concentration inside a living cell. An isotonic solution is one whose concentration is equal to the concentration inside a living cell. Isotonic solutions have no net osmotic effects in living organisms because a dynamic equilibrium exists between them and the living cells.

A hypertonic solution is one whose concentration is higher than the concentration inside a living cell. a) Effects of Osmosis in Animals When an animal cell such as a red blood cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, it gains water by osmosis because the water potential of the hypotonic solution is higher the water potential inside the cell. As a result, it swells and eventually bursts. The bursting of an animal cell due to osmotic gain of water is called cell lysis. When an animal cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, it loses water by osmosis because the water potential inside the cell is higher than the water Cell lysisofand a red blood cell it shrinks and potential the crenation hypertonic in solution.

As a result, crinkles/wrinkles. The shrinking and crinkling of an animal cell due to osmotic loss of water is called crenation. Osmotic loss of water by animal tissues leads to dehydration of the animal. The following diagrams illustrate cell lysis and crenation.

b) Effects of Osmosis inin Plants Cell lysis and crenation a red blood cell When a plant cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, it gains water by osmosis because the water potential of the hypotonic solution is higher than the water potential inside the plant cell. As a result, its protoplasm swells and eventually starts pressing against the cell wall. The condition where the protoplasm of a plant cell presses against the cell wall due toof osmotic gaininofPlants water is called turgidity. A plant b) Effects Osmosis cell thata isplant undergoing turgidity to be turgid.

Why does When cell is placed in is a said hypotonic solution, it gains the plant not burst?

(Refer tothe structure cell wall).of When water bycell osmosis because water ofpotential the a plant cellsolution is placed a hypertonic it loses inside water hypotonic is in higher than thesolution, water potential by because wateritspotential insideswells the celland is the osmosis plant cell.

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The following diagrams illustrate a plant cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, it loses water turgidity and because plasmolysis. by osmosis the water potential inside the cell is higher than the water potential of the hypertonic solution. As a result, its protoplasm shrinks and pulls away from the cell wall. The condition where the protoplasm of a plant cell pulls away from the cell wall due to osmotic loss of water is called plasmolysis. A plant cell that is undergoing plasmolysis is said to be plasmolysed. The following diagrams illustrate turgidity and plasmolysis.

When a plant tissue such as a peeled potato tuber is placed in a hypotonic solution, it gains water by osmosis and becomes bigger and more firm. The presence of water in plant tissues forms a hydrostatic skeleton which renders mechanical support to the entire plant When a plant tissue such as a peeled potato tuber is placed in a hypertonic solution, it loses water by osmosis and becomes flaccid/flabby (smaller In a living this When a plant tissue suchand as aweaker). peeled potato tuberplant, is placed leads to a condition called itwilting. is the sagging of in a hypotonic solution, gains Wilting water by osmosis and delicate parts such as leaves, flowers and young stems becomesplant bigger and more firm. The presence of water in due of water. wilting is onewhich which renders can be plantloss tissues formsTemporary a hydrostatic skeleton reversed by support supplying plant withplant water.When Permanent mechanical toathe entire a plantwilting tissue can not even if tuber a plantisisplaced supplied water the such asbea reversed peeled potato in with a hypertonic plant tissues have already died.osmosis Suggest and why itbecomes is not solution, it loses water by advisable to apply too much flaccid/flabby (smaller and fertilizer weaker).onInplants. a living plant, this leads to a condition called wilting. Wilting is the sagging of Active Transport delicate plant parts such as leaves, flowers and young stems The loss movement of particles against a concentration due of water.

Temporary wilting is one whichgradient can be using energy from ATP. It is thewater. main Permanent process by wilting which reversed by supplying a plant with mineral ions move into and of is cells (e.g. ion can not be reversed even if aout plant supplied withuptake water by the root hairs and uptake of glucose by epithelial cells of the villi).

EXERCISE 1. Explain Active Transport 2. Describe the process of osmosis and its effect in plants and animals 3. Define diffusion and state three importance of diffusion

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DISSECTING THE ELIGIBILITY DEBATE What is meant by twice held office under Article 106 (3) of the constitution and Chapter 1 of the laws of Zambia?

By DERRICK SOKONI

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EFORE the question can be answered, a selected number of quotations from some writers on the subject, who won’t be named for purposes of concentrating on the substance other than personalities.

It is imperative to first look at the basis of the contention from selected comments on the subject.

QUOTATIONS BY WRITERS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE DEBATE

“Therefore, in terms of clause 3, a person who has twice held office as president, is not eligible for re-election to that office. The change in terminology from “elected twice under 1996 Constitution amendment is a response reflecting the introduction of the running mate clause in the Constitution.”

“People are just looking at the three years and are not looking at who it applies to. At the very beginning of Article 106(6), It says if the Vice President assumes the office of President in accordance with 5(a) or 5(b) and that is when this issue around three years or less actually comes into force and effect.”

“The three years does not relate to a person who is directly related but relates to a Vice President who then assumes office. Having served less than three years in his first term, the Constitutional Court determined that: “the presidential tenure of office that ran from January 25, 2015 to September 13, 2016 and straddled two Constitutional regimes, cannot be considered as a full term.”

I believe the Constitutional Court misdirected itself.”

First and foremost, it should be appreciated that, statutes including the Constitution, are not read like

any other material on a subject, instead they are read with the aid of tools, of statutory interpretation.

Reading the quotations from some writers clearly shows that no rules, canons or aids to statutory interpretation were applied. If an effort was made to do so, they would have arrived at the same conclusion and they would have agreed with the Court’s reasoning and final ruling. And what are these tools?

RULES OF STATUTORY INTERPRETATION

Literal rule, the golden rule, mischief rule, and the purposive approach. The literal rule requires to interpret statutes in their plain, literal and ordinary sense.

pari materia to pertain to the same subject-matter, when they relate to the same individual or things, or to the same class of people or thing, or have the same reason or object.”

Lord Mansfield observed that: “Statutes in pari materia are to be all taken as one to suppress the mischief.

The two laws are only parts of the same provision.”

And in the case of Circuit City Stores Inc., Adams. 532, U.S 105(2001) the Supreme Court defined Ejusdem generis as a situation in which “general words follow specific words in which “general

to 13th September, 2016 and straddled two Constitutional regimes cannot be considered as a full term.

“It follows that the sub-article in Article 106 cannot be isolated from each other in interpreting the article. As we have already stated above, an interpretation of a Constitutional provision that isolates the provision touching on the same subject is faulty.”

I totally agree for reasons already alluded to and further state that, the term, “twice held office” is referring to holding office for two full terms of five years each.

And Sub sections (6)(a) and

no ambiguity or lacuna. The salient points in the article are as follows: 1. The term of office of the President is five years which run concurrently with the term of Parliament.

2. That the term of office expires when the President elect assumes office in accordance with article 105.

3. That a President shall hold office from the date the President elect is sworn into office and ending on the date the next President elect is

AIDS TO STATUTORY INTERPRETATION

Internal aids: those contained in the statute itself and consists of, the long title of the act, Explanatory notes other sections of the Act and Definition sections in the Act. External aids: Dictionaries, Textbooks, Academic writings, Law Commission Reports, Case law from within and other jurisdictions and Hansard.

Relevant Canons of Construction: For purposes of this analogy, three categories of tools of statutory interpretation shall be considered. These being, Rules, Canons and Aids. Under the rules, the doctrine of Pari Materia shall be considered, as for Canons, Ejusdem Generis and for aids, Explanatory notes, will be applied.

PARI MATERIA

“The doctrine of pari materia is a useful tool for the interpretation of statutes that work towards the same objective. It is an ordinary rule of interpretation of statutes that words of a statute, when there is uncertainty about their meaning, are to be perceived in the sense in which they best harmonise with the subject of the enactment and the object which the legislature has in view.”

The doctrine helps in harmonising the aim and subject of the legislation.

It is a doctrine in Statutory Construction that statutes that are pari materia must be construed together.” Statutes are considered to be in

words are construed to embrace only similar in nature to those objects enumerated by the preceding specific words.

So, the phrase, “held the office twice” has to be construed ejusdem generis with the phrase “two terms,” and that, they are pari materia, that is to say, “of the same matter on the same subject.”

ABOVE President Lungu taking oath of office before Chief Justice Irene Mambilima at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.

Picture by EDDIE MWANALEZA & SALIM HENRY/ STATE HOUSE

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULING

Relying on the analogy above, you will think that, it agrees with the court’s ruling which is as follows: “We are of the considered view that the provisions regarding the full term must be applied to defining what is meant by twice held office under Article 106(3, in interpreting the provisions of that Article.

“We have taken in interpreting Article 106 of the Constitution in its entirety, our answer to the question that we rephrased is that the President’s term of office that ran from 25th January 2015

(b) of Article 106 is there, to define what constitutes a “term of office, and remove all manner of doubt to a question of what constitutes a “term.”

CONCLUSION

As per the explanatory note on the side of Article 106 of the Constitution and Cap 1 of the Laws of Zambia, the article is all about, “the tenure of office of the President and Vacancy.” The article is well couched and has

sworn into office.

4. That a person who has twice held office (that is to say two term of five years each) as President is not eligible for election as President.

5. The circumstances in which the law considers the office of President vacant, such as death.

6. How the Vice President can assume office when the office of president is vacant.

7. What follows, when the Vice President, assumes the office of President.

8. How the Vice President and the President elect can serve for the unexpired term of office and be deemed, for purposes of subsection (6)(a) and (b) of Article 106 is what determines which provision to apply to the situation at hand.

As for the current debate subsection (6) (b) of Article 106 is applicable, which states as follow: Article 106(6)(b) states,

and I quote in part that, “The Vice President or the President elect shall serve for the unexpired term of office and be deemed, for the purposes of clause (3) (a) …… (b) Not to have served a term of office as President if, at the date on which the President assumed office, less than three years remain before the date of the next general election.

It is important to understand here that, subsection (5) introduces the aspect of the office of President falling vacant, it further provides in (5)(a) through to (5)(b) (i) and (ii), how the vacancy would be filled by the Vice President without elections or by the President elect after elections are conducted.

It is the strong position of the law that, when the office of President falls vacant the Vice President assumes office of President. But the law has also provided for unforeseen circumstances such as failure by the Vice President to assume office of President for whatever reason.

And in such a situation the law provides for elections within 60 days and the President-elect fills the vacancy.

This filling of the vacancy is only for purposes of serving, for the unexpired term of office, which is either deemed, “a full term” served, if its three or more years and in contrast is referred to as, “not to have served a term,” if its less than three years is remaining before the date of the next general election.

In view of what has been analysed, there is need to phrase the main objective and purpose of article 106 in this manner: “WHENEVER THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT FALLS VACANT, THE VICE PRESIDENT SHALL ASSUME THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT. IF FOR A REASON IS UNABLE, THE OFFICE SHALL BE HELD BY A PERSON, DULY ELECTED TO FILL THE VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT, FOR PURPOSES OF SERVING, FOR UNEXPIRED TERM. A TERM, WHICH SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A FULL TERM, IF THE PERIOD IS THREE OR MORE YEARS. THE PERSON WILL BE DEEMED NOT TO HAVE SERVED A TERM, IF LESS THAN THREE YEARS IS REMAINING BEFORE THE DATE OF THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION.”

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KAMPALA - The Ugandan government has admitted to having held more than 1, 000 people who were arrested in the run-up to January's elections.

The internal affairs minister told parliament most were still in detention.

The government has been under pressure to respond after the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party said more than 400 of its supporters and members were missing after being seized in raids by the security forces.

Following a BBC report in March about 18 young men who had been taken from a village in Kyotera, south-west of the capital, Kampala, all of them were released without

charge, dumped near their village in the dead of night.

Dozens more have been released in a similar manner, some saying they had been tortured during their detention.

Earlier this week, UN Human Rights experts called on the Ugandan authorities to stop suppressing their political opponents.

The government's latest response leaves many unanswered questions about the number of people being held, on what grounds and where.

Singer-turned-NUP politician Bobi Wine was the main challenger to President Yoweri Museveni, who went on to win a sixth term in January.

– BBC.

NEWS IN BRIEF Kenyan teachers ordered to get Covid jab

NAIROBI - Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta has ordered all teachers to have a Covid-19 vaccine irrespective of their age.

All teachers and non-teaching staff in schools should have the jab before schools reopen on 10 May 10, the president said.

– BBC.

Botswana bans SA poultry imports amid avian flu outbreak

GABERONE - The Botswana government has banned poultry and poultry product imports from South Africa after an avian flu outbreak in Gauteng.

Botswana's agriculture ministry announced the ban on Wednesday and it has been implemented with immediate effect. The ban includes products such as meat, eggs and feathers. – NEWS24.

Warning over 'potential South Sudan famine'

JUBA - More than seven million people in South Sudan will suffer acute food insecurity over the coming few months - and efforts need to be focused on stopping a potential famine, the UN World Food Programme’s Matthew Hollingworth has said.

The warning came as the US government, through its envoy in Juba, announced that it was contributing $95m in additional humanitarian assistance for those affected by ongoing political conflict and extreme food insecurity. – BBC.

Mali post-coup govt says elections set for Feb 2022

BAMAKO - Presidential and legislative elections in Mali will take place next February, the country's post-coup government announced Thursday, saying it was honouring the timetable it promised to the international community.

On August 18 last year, young military officers overthrew the country's elected president, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, after a mounting wave of protests, much of it fuelled by anger at his handling of Mali's jihadist insurgency. – AFP.

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…for ‘bribing election judges’

ILONGWE - A Malawi court has said businessman Thomson Mpinganjira - accused of attempting to bribe election judges - has a case to answer, which paves the way for a full trial.

Mpinganjira was accused of attempting to bribe a panel of five judges who were hearing an opposition challenge to the presidential election results.

Peter Mutharika had been declared winner by the Malawi Electoral Commission of the May 2019 election.

The Constitutional Court annulled his victory in February last year, but Mpinganjira is alleged to have tried to coerce them to rule in favour of Mutharika.

The businessman denies Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda wrongdoing and through his lawyers, he had asked the court to throw out the case on brought before the court proved elements of attempts grounds that it lacked merit.

But High Court Judge Dor- to bribe the judges and thereothy DeGabrielle said in fore the businessman “has a her ruling on Thursday that case to answer.”

Meanwhile, the once-ruling the evidence the state had

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Thursday called for President Lazarus Chakwera's election to be annulled after the country's electoral commissioners were removed

from office.

Chakwera this week rescinded Malawi's electoral commissioners on the basis that they had been declared incompetent by the Constitutional Court.

The court had blasted the commissioners for their handling of elections that were first held in May 2019. The judges scrapped the vote and ordered a re-run, which was then won by Chakwera.

In a statement, the DPP of former president Peter Mutharika said it "calls on the courts, when moved, to nullify the election of Dr Lazarus Chakwera and his Vice President, Dr Saulos Chilima."

"He has ceased to be a legitimately elected president of the Republic of Malawi because the election that elected him into office was presided over by an unconstitutional body. – BBC.

Ex-warlord gets life sentence for Ivorian massacres ABIDJAN - A court in Abidjan has handed down a life sentence to a former warlord, Amadé Ouérémi, for his role in massacres that were carried out in the west of the country following the disputed election in late 2010.

The UN said 300 people were killed in Duékoué although the International Committee of the Red Cross said more than 800 died in a single day - March 29, 2011.

At the time Ivory Coast was in the grip of a civil war - which arose from Laurent Gbagbo's refusal to step down as president after losing an election to Alassane Ouattara.

The five months of violence

were described as some of the most brutal clashes the country had ever seen.

The former militia leader was arrested in May 2013 in a rainforest where he had been making a living from trafficking timber and the cultivation and sale of cocoa beans.

Ouérémi faced 24 charges including mass murder and rape.

Last month, Gbagbo's acquittal by the International Criminal Court on charges of crimes against humanity was upheld.

In France, a court has sentenced three airmen to life in prison for the killing of nine Amadé Ouérémi French peacekeeping soldiers

and an American aid worker in Ivory Coast 17 years ago.

The suspects, Yury Sushkin - a Belarusian mercenary pilot and his Ivorian co-pilots, Patrice Quei and Ange Gnanduillet - were tried in absentia.

Their whereabouts are unknown.

The unexplained air raid on the French military base at Bouaké took place during the civil war in Ivory Coast.

In retaliation, France destroyed the entire Ivorian air force, halting former President Laurent Ggagbo's military campaign against rebels.

France twice failed to act on chances to detain the Belarusian suspect. – BBC.

Covid pushing 30m Africans into poverty - IMF LONDON - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that more than 30 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are being pushed into poverty by the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

It has called on wealthier nations to help African countries get better access to vaccines.

The IMF estimates that some African countries - aiming to vaccinate 60 percent of their populations - will need to increase their health spending by 50 percent.

Last year, economies in sub-Saharan Africa contracted by almost two percent - the worst year on record.

The lockdowns have hurt

businesses - from market-stall holders to tourist resorts and multinationals.

Having a young population seems to have helped protect the continent from the coronavirus.

But with Africa's population growing so fast, vast numbers of young people need work.

So the lockdowns need to end as soon as possible and the vaccines rolled out quickly to reduce the economic impact across the continent.

The IMF estimates that they will recover this year with a growth spurt of 3.4 percent, although all other regions in the world are expected to experience greater economic growth.

– BBC.

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CHIVAS NAME DWIGHT YORKE AFROBLEND ENVOY

By MICHAEL MIYOBA

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From Back Page Auto are the favourites as they aim to finish the first and second round of the PFL unbeaten ahead of the play off to follow after todays’ Week-18 games.

Monze George return to PFL action targeting revenge when they face second placed Kabwe K-Line who are determined to qualify for the play offs and second best.

It’s a tough fixture for Monze George who are aiming to bounce back from a 6-4 beating

by Siavonga Beetles last week.

Chipata Boys will not be involved in any matches as they were scheduled to play suspended DS Isoka who were stunned 3-2 when the two sides faced off on match day nine of PFL action.

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FTER bringing Louis Saha for the first ever Chivas Afroblend campaign launched in 2020, Manchester United sponsor Chivas have lined up another Man-U legend to grace this year’s Chivas’ Afroblend campaign in Zambia.

Chivas’ brand manager for South and Central Africa, Lifa Pakana has named Dwight Yorke as the Manchester United legend to grace this year’s Afroblend event.

Pakana however noted that due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the Manchester United legend would not physically come to Zambia but would interact with Chivas’ consumers and Manchester United fans via a virtual conference.

“Due to the pandemic and Covid-19 restrictions, the legend won’t be able to travel this year but we will be able to provide a platform where Manchester United fans in Zambia can be able to interact with him via a virtual conference.

“Despite us being restricted from doing what we do, we are still able to host a great event which brings

In the National Division One Futsal League, Mthunzi will meet Christian Academy while Efford Chabala FC will seek redemption when they play struggling Veterans FC. Pioneer Avengers date Bill FC as Blue Bombers are set to host Lilanda Bullets.

Zanaco and DS Academy will not be in action this weekend as they are guaranteed of maximum three points following walkover wins over Tamanga Juldan and BS Stars.

PFL fixtures Kafue Saints vs Lusaka Automotive Monze George vs Kabwe K-Line CSS Petauke vs Siavonga Beetles Kitwe Bullets vs Livingstone Pirates Chipata Boys 6-0 DS Isoka

great people from different fields to come and blend and experience the great event held under the theme Safe Environment,” Pakana said “Our partnership with MUFC is not only the meeting of legends, but the ignition of a successful partnership executing a global proposition the African way. This year, through the campaign Success is a Blend, the brand demonstrates that through each person’s unique contribution, we can achieve even greater success.”

The Chivas’ Afroblend campaign which is celebrated in three African countries - Cameroon, Zambia and Kenya - will see renowned international fashion artists and local musicians such as Wezi and Macky 2 named among the local brand ambassadors.

“For the first time this year we have brought in influencers who come from different works of life and are not boxed to one career because they are involved in various careers,” Pakana said.

Pakana reaffirmed Chiva’s commitment to unite different influencers to incorporate innovative digital connections and exclusive ‘Success is Blend’ experiences for consumers.

Pakana said the brand had engaged local fashion designer, Chiza Ngulube of House of Esnoko who was inspired by the Chivas’ brand to come up with unique new designs.

Chelsea boss warns Man City MANCHESTER City are the "benchmark" across Europe but Chelsea "will hunt them" next season, says the London club's manager Thomas Tuchel.

The teams meet in the FA Cup semi-final today with Tuchel searching for a first win over a Pep Guardiola side.

City are 20 points clear of fifthplaced Chelsea in the league and look set to win a third title in four years.

"We have to accept there is a gap between us and Manchester City," said Tuchel, who took over in January.

"If you look at the fixture in the Premier League and the fixtures in the last years we have to ac-

cept this.

"And it's important that we accept this without making ourselves too small. From day one of next season we we will hunt them. We will try to close the gap between us."

German Tuchel said City and German champions Bayern Munich were the "benchmark" in European football.

Guardiola's side have won seven of their past nine games against Chelsea, including 3-1 at Stamford Bridge in January when Frank Lampard was still in charge. "We have to admit there is a gap but for 90 minutes we are very self-aware and very self-confident that we believe we

can close the gap for one game," Tuchel said.

Tuchel has failed to beat Guardiola in five attempts as a manager - two games with Mainz and three at Borussia Dortmund, all when Guardiola was in charge at Bayern Munich - and said the former Barcelona boss has been a "huge influence" on him.

"When he was coach at Barcelona I didn't have the chance to know him personally, but I was watching almost every game," the German said.

"I was very impressed by the way they made success happen, by the style they were playing, all the academy guys, the offensive ball possession." – BBC.

Venus Williams to play Madrid Open as wild card VENUS Williams has accepted a wild-card invitation to play the Madrid Open which starts on April 29, organisers said yesterday.

The 40-year-old American last played the tournament in 2018 and reached the final in 2010, losing to Aravane Rezai. That year she won the doubles at the event with her sister Serena.

"I am delighted to be able to return to Madrid to begin my clay-court season," said Venus Williams, quoted in the organisers' press release.

Along with the American, the Madrid field includes Australian world number one Ashleigh Barty, Japanese Naomi Osaka, Romanian Simona Halep and Czech Karolina Pliskova.

– BBC.

LaMarcus Aldridge retires after heart scare

SEVEN-TIME All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge says he endured "one of the scariest things" in his life in his final game, playing with an irregular heartbeat which has since forced him to retire.

He called time on his 15year NBA career on Thursday, five days after suffering heart problems playing for Brooklyn against the LA Lakers.

The 35-year-old forward only joined the Nets as a free agent 13 days earlier. "It is time I put my health and family first," Aldridge said.

"Though I feel better now, what I felt with my heart that night was still one of the scariest things I've experienced."

The former Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs player was in 2007 diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome - an abnormality that can cause a rapid heartbeat.

In a statement posted on social media, Aldridge said after Saturday's game the abnormal

rhythm of his heart "got even worse" and that he was sent to hospital after telling the team the following day.

Nets general manager Sean Marks said the club "fully supports" Aldridge's decision to retire.

"His health and well being are far more important than a game of basketball," Marks said.

"We know this wasn't an easy decision for him."

Aldridge, who averaged 19.4 points and 8.2 rebounds per game during his career, joined the Nets in March after nearly six seasons with Spurs.

He started his career in 2006 with Portland, who took him as the second overall pick in the draft that year.

Both his former clubs paid tribute to Aldridge on social media.

Meanwhile, the LA Lakers lost their first game played in front of spectators at the Staples Centre for more than a year on Thursday. – BBC.

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WE’RE NOT SIDE-LINING LOCAL CONTRACTORS, SAYS GOVT InThe The In

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OVERNMENT has not sidelined local contractors but they are too many to be covered under its contracts, Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing Permanent Secretary Danny Mfune has said.

Mr Mfune said Government could not manage to offer contracts to all local contractors but was putting in place measures to ensure that more were empowered.

He said there were over 9, 000 registered contractors in the country who all look up to

Government for business.

“Contrary to perceptions that Government is sidelining local contractors, the number of registered contractors is too high compared to the jobs given by government in a single year,” Mr Mfune explained.

Mr Mfune said Government was doing everything possible to empower the local contractors but the number of jobs per year could not match the number contractors who want to undertake the jobs.

“It is not about Government sidelining local contractors but the number of local contractors is very high, we have

ABSA THRILLS ON CARDS

LOVE ONE ANOTHER

AS we enter the Holy Week, it is important to remain humble and reflect on the true meaning of this important period on the Christian calendar.

Zambians must surely observe the Holy Week for what it is, especially that the country was declared a Christian Nation, a declaration which is in the preamble of the supreme law of the land.

This year, the country goes to the polls and therefore there is too much at stake for some political parties and leaders.

It is thus prudent for Zambians, especially the provide timely support for leaders, to continue preaching peace, love and uniBy PETER SICHALI the rapid deployment of the ty from both the moral and Biblical perspective.

THE United States (US) has Covid-19 vaccine plans, inThis can start with reflection on the Holy Week. coordination of committed an additional cluding theLewington Mujemba Mumamba Numba Yes, Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter various stakeholders and imK36.75 million ($1.75 milwhich starts the Holy Week. On Palm Sunday Chrislion) to provide technical as- plementation of the vaccination process. tians commemorate and praise the day Jesus trisistance to Zambia’s vaccina"These funds will also supumphantly entered Jerusalem as Saviour and King, tion campaign. port supply chain logistics US Chargé d'Affaires David of the Covid- 19 vaccination much to the chagrin of the Pharisees and high Young said his government campaign, including assispriests. worked closely with Zam- tance in maintaining the cold This is clearly stated in John 12:12-13. bia throughout the duration chain, which is vital for safe The Holy Bible explains that as Jesus rode a donof the pandemic to protect delivery of the vaccine" Mr key into the town of Jerusalem, a great crowd gathpublic health, strengthen the Young said. ered and laid palm branches and their cloaks across response to Covid-19 to and Mr Young said he was lookthe road, giving him royal respect and honour. save lives. ing warned his players not to unta Mr is also expected to funds return play forward offs so he to has continuing an insight of Young said the The numbers of people shouted “Hosanna to the

By MICHAEL MIYOBA Zambia’s derrate Blades who shocked Subetween the sticks for Zesco support the kindthroughout of players we have but would provide critical techSon of David! Blessed is he per whoLeague comes in Forest the name vaccination rollout. side Rangers having inspired them to victory we are looking forward to the T will be an emotional nical and logistical support The because American of day the for Lord!

Hosanna in the to highest heaven!” reach the semi-finals. over Kansanshi Dynamos in the game we aregoverngoing to Zesco United gafto the Ministry of Health for ment, he said, would contin“We expect the game to be quarter finals in which he saved take it as a test for our readiness This was no ordinary feat as it was prophesied in fer Mumamba Numba coordination, to work with theLeague Ministry tough because the9:9: team we are planning, a penalty and scored the and win- ue to play in the Super next he Testament leads his charges theasOld in the book of Zechariah HealthMujembe on the nationwide playing with is on song. They delivery ning goal.of safe and effective of season,” said. who are set to take on his “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, vaccines Zam- communication activities to Numba is spoiled for for choice Meanwhile, Lusaka Dynamos childhood club Konkola Blades are doing well in the Eden Uni- Covid-19 O daughter Jerusalem! kingDivision is com- one bians. versity your National upfront where he has Enock ensure assistant coach Stephen Mwancitizens have accurate in today’s ABSA of Cup semifinal Behold, we have prepared Winstone Kalengo, Da- information sa has declared charges ing attoArthur you; Davis righteous and league havingbutsalvation is he, for Sakala, abouthisvaccines He said US partners would match Stadium the game that the vid Molinga, Jesse Were, John ready to face Zanaco in the othin Kitwe. humble and mounted on a donkey, ontoamake colt, sure the foal team is ready for the challenge Makwata who are all fit for toer semifinal clash at the same Despite facing the team credof a donkey.” day’s fixture. venue. Mwansa said Lusaka Dyited to have helped him rise to ahead of us,” Numba said.

Jesus wasiscaptured and crucified He noted that a lot but of hard And Konkola Blades coach namos have planned to avenge fame Eventually, as a footballer, Numba on the third day he resurrected. their 2-1 defeat suffered when determined to help Zesco reach work will be required for the de- Lewington Mujemba said his three faced othersZanaco to courtin charges areIYOMBWA looking forward to jani theyand recently the finals the ABSAthe Cup Whileofobserving Holyfending Week, champions Zambians who musthave By NOEL on April 13. successfully gone through a playing the defending chamthe MTN Super League. where they will have a chance reflect on the Holy Scripture, understand and impleHe explained the transformation process since UNITED pions whoParty will for giveNational them a Mwansa will hopethat that Lusato defend it as current holders ment the word. legal led team applied he replaced George Lwandam- Development perfect test as they prepare for UPND ka Dynamos by goal keeper of the title.

(UPND) Chohabeas corpus following so doing, citizens will beZesco sowing seeds ina as United gaffer.of theirCentral promotion to the Moonga Ndala, striker EmmanAndInspeaking in athe pre-match ma Member of Super Par- for of the four for Numbaearnestly is comforted with the liament Division. Cornelius Mweetwa the uel detention Chabula, Collins Sikombe, conference of today’s love andahead unity which this country needs a week without being of 12 speedy winger Bruce has “Playing againstthat Zescohe United Marvin Jere and defender Paul semifinal Numba histhe return announced will over before,clash, during andsaid after August general elecMusakanya and central defend- not will not be easy his because charges are game for the Blades Banda will motivate the Wedre-contest seat coach after charged. tions.

They were being er Adrian Chima who have re- serving Challenge.

Numba at one point came to asson Nyirenda drilledheld clubinto for two terms.

It is time all Zambians to curtail Numba, who for hailed ABSA covered fromselfish injuries.intersistMr us Mweetwa when we were preparing come back to Lusaka as ABSA connection with the disaptold journaland also to embark Goal on true reconciliation for ests sponsoring the time tournament keeper Toaster Nsabafor national division one league Cup finalists. ists in Lusaka that he would among political players. dedicate his time to making Jesus himself preached love and forgiveness, the sure the UPND and its president Hakainde Hichilema greatest commandment in the Bible. form government.

It is important, therefore, to love God and everyMr Mweetwa, who is the one around, referred to as “your neighbour” in the UPND spokesperson, said Bible. that there was no value in Zambians must not allow hatred and violence as being an MP with a reckless politicians seek to get state power, but focus on inigovernment like the Patriotic Front. tiatives to develop the country.

He alleged that some memDuring the Holy week, therefore, citizens must bers of the UPND had applied Concorde Construction a leading company discard any selfish motives and is embrace selfless- construction for adoption on the PF ticket. specialized in building construction andspecialized structural steel ness in is all a endeavours. truction leading construction company building construction and He also said that in the UPND fabrication.

The theelections following job It is imperative thatcompany this year’s has general hasvacancies: abolished the two years fabrication. company has the followingrequirement job vacancies: are conductedThe in a peaceful atmosphere for Zambia for one to be a member of the party before to maintain the attractive record of being a beacon 1.

Building Foremen. g Foremen. they could contest elections. of peace in the region and beyond.

2. Site Civil Engineers.

He said that the main reTherefore, Zambians must use the Holy Week il Engineers.

3. Plumbers. quirement would now be the to reflect on the word of God and emulate Jesus popularity of a prospective 4. Electricians. invariable demonstration of love, forgiveers. Christ’s aspirant on the ground and 5. and Human Resources Officer ness humility. has since invited people to

9, 000 contractors registered with the National Council for Construction so the government cannot manage to give jobs to all the contractors.

“We are talking about 9, 000 contractors against approximately 200 jobs every year against I, is just a drop in the ocean,” he said.

Meanwhile, Mr Mfune has described the performance of local contractors as fair.

Government, he said, was doing everything possible to build capacity for local contractors to ensure that they handle bigger projects in the future.

scale miners cry for tools

By STEPHEN MWEWA GOVERNMENT should to open up mining bureau in Northern Province to promote small-scale mining in the region, Gem North Mining and Lapidary chairperson Stephen Mulambia has said.

He said small-scale miners in the region were in dire need of mining equipment to fully exploit the minerals.

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and the vaccination process.

Mr Young commended the Zambian government on the approval of its Covid-19 vaccination programme.

He said Covid-19 vaccinations are critical to controlling the pandemic, slowing the emergence of new variants, and helping to restart the global economy.

"In support of the global vaccination effort, the United States recently announced Andrea Christoforeti an initial K42 billion ($2 billion) obligation - out of a toBy MICHAEL MIYOBA tal planned K84 billion ($4 billion) - to Gavi,tothe Vaccine IN its quest develop futsal in Zambia, the Premier Futsal Alliance to support the CO(PFL) has clinched VAXLeague Advance Market Com- a deal with Lanterna Internamitment, making the United tional aimed at facilitating States the single largest conthe transfer of Zambian futsal tributor to toglobal COVID-19 players European leagues. vaccine access," MrAutomotive Young In an interview, said.FC coach Andrea Christoforeti

said the International Futsal Sport Agency will be representing Automotive FC players and will be promoting the international activities of the pearance Club. of Pheluna and Milton Hatembo ofgrowth Choma.of interest “With the Mr alleged in Mweetwa African Futsal, boththat Autothe motive detention of the four wasand Futsal Academy in an effort to implicate Mr Lanterna International recognise the need and when potential Hichilema in the matter of had such failed collaboration, police to get thewith the aim from of promoting and deHatembos where they veloping Zambian Futsal in residing despite being availed professional witha the details. way,” Christoforetti said.

Mweetwa won't contest Choma seat

cians. stand on its ticket in the August 12 elections.

All candidates must have a minimum of five years of work mustexperience have a minimum of five years of work experience building construction.

Meanwhile, Mr in Mweetwa in building construction. Interestedrevealed candidates that theshould Livingstone email their applications CVs to: jobs@concorde.co.zm didates should email theirand applications and High CVsCourt to: has jobs@concorde.co.zm directed police to avail former Local Government Minister Ackson Se-

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Mr Mulambia made the appeal when Commerce, Trade and Industry Permanent Secretary Mushuma Mulenga paid a courtesy call on the Northern Province Administration.

Mr Mulambia said the provafter qualifying inceMeanwhile, was endowed with various for the Premier League minerals whichFutsal small-scale play off Livingstone Pirates miners could exploit, once and Kitwe Bullets will aim to they acquired mining licences. finish the first round of the He said minfutsal leaguesmall-scale when the two giing had notoffbeen tapped, ants face in a fully Week-18 PFL largely lack of informagame due at to Automotive Futsal tion, which could be provided Arena. in seventh if a Pirates bureauwho was are established in position on the 10-team PFL the province. table with 21 after 17 According to points Mr Mulambia, games will aim for a victory to licensing offices were only in bounceMansa back from last week’s Lusaka, and Mkushi.

4-3 defeat to second-placed He also appealed to GovernKabwe K-Line. ment to provide small-scale Today’s fixture at Automominers in Northern tive Futsal Arena Province presents with mineral identification Pirates the opportunity to equipment. avenge their 3-2 defeat sufThe Gem North Mining and fered in the reverse fixture Lapidary is ayear. private organisaplayed last defending tionMeanwhile, based in Northern Provchampions Automotive face ince whose main objective is bound Kafue smallSaints torelegation promote and support whomining. were whitewashed 13-0 in scale

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